Comparing Nortriptyline vs Nicorette
Nortriptyline | Nicorette |
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Nortriptyline | Nicorette (nicotine) |
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Prescription only
Nortriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions, such as... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Nicorette may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Smoking Cessation
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Nortriptyline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 554 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Nicorette has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: nortriptyline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nicorette side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Pamelor | Other nicotine brands include: Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette DS, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
31 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 693 drugs are known to interact with nortriptyline:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Nicorette:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 06, 1964 |
January 13, 1984 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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